1000000083.PARALEGAL.DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking a Paralegal to assist attorneys with research, depositions, trial preparation, discovery, and document drafting for submission to court within the law division. The role involves interviewing clients in court, coordinating witnesses, and supporting briefs and trial materials while maintaining the litigation docket and deadlines.

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of related experience are required; Certified Paralegal preferred and background checks

Qualifications

• Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a job related field.
• Two (2) years job related experience.
• Certified Paralegal preferred; knowledge of online legal research services; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, and discovery requests; manage court documents.
• Interview clients in court to collect information and explain the court process.
• Assist with preparation of briefs and trial materials.
• Coordinate collection, review of witness files, and gather reports from experts.
• Draft deposition questions and coordinate discovery to provide relevant information to opposing party.
• Maintain litigation docket, calendar, and repository for current court rulings; track deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Client interviews

Trial preparation

Document drafting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Online legal research services

Job description

Job Description

Assists attorneys with research, depositions, trial preparation, discovery, drafting of documents for submission to court, and other administration functions for the law division.

Job Description

Assists attorneys with research, depositions, trial preparation, discovery, drafting of documents for submission to court, and other administration functions for the law division.

Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys by drafting pleadings, motions, orders, case information statements, interrogatories, and requests for admissions, production of documents and examination or inspection.
• Meets and interviews clients in court to collect information, advise clients of the court process, schedule hearings and subsequent interviews and pass cases as allowed by the court rules.
• Assists with the preparation of briefs to courts and trial preparation.
• Meets with witnesses, coordinates the collection and review of witness files; gathers, organizes, summarizes, and analyzes factual data collected. Obtains written reports/analysis of physical evidence, injuries, issues, and financial evaluations from experts.
• Drafts outline for questions for examining of witnesses at depositions; reviews and assembles documents to be used in deposition. Assists with and coordinate discovery process to ensure that all relevant information requested be provided to opposing party.
• Maintains litigation docket, calendar, or tickler system, noting deadlines for responsive pleadings, motions, court appearances, and other important deadlines. Collects, organizes and maintains form files and repository and/or database for current court rulings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training:
Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a job related field of study. Two (2) years job related experience.

Special Requirements

Certified Paralegal preferred. Knowledge of on-line legal research services. Must pass criminal background investigation.

Disclaimers: This is an “at will” position with no civil service or other appellate rights. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Ability to sit for prolonged periods. Ability to lift and move files and/or property.